Vince Carter receives a standing ovation in his last game at MSG against Knicks

Atlanta Hawks' Vince Carter received a standing ovation during his last game at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, December 17 (Thursday, December 18 IST). Carter is currently playing his 22nd and final NBA season. This was Atlanta Hawks' last scheduled game at MSG. Carter played for 24 minutes, scored 15 points off bench for Hawks while shooting 5-of-9 from field. Hawks lost game 143-120 to New York Knicks. 

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Carter was subbed while 45 seconds were left on clock when he received standing ovation. former Raptors player made his MSG debut with Toronto Raptors on February 16 EST during NBA 1999-99 season. During that MSG game, Carter played against Patrick Ewing, Allan Houston, Chris Childs, Larry Johnson and Marcus Camby. Knicks defeated Knicks 95-85. That season, Carter averd at 18.3 points and won Rookie of Year award. His highest aver was of 27.5 points per game while playing for New Jersey during NBA 2004-05. Currently, Carter is debuting at 6 points per game off Hawks bench. 

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